Miner Balliet Aims To Launch Portland News Paper
Leteon Balliet, Eastern Oregon mining operator, defies early doubts by opening the White Swan and planning to press into Portland with a modern daily paper. He faces criticism from the Oregonian while eyes turn to Harvey Scott’s influence and a proposed Portland venture.
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Leteon Ballliet
Oregon
Balliet
Oregonian
Harvey Scott
Portland
San Francisco Mining and Electrical Review
Chicago Club Heads to Charleston Exposition on Special Train
More than 250 ailkilled members of the Cook County Democratic Marching Club depart this evening on a special train to the Charleston Exposition. The trip includes multiple stops and visits to notable sites in the South such as Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Old Point Comfort, Newport News, Richmond, Danville, Charlotte, Charleston, Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Rome, Lookout Mountain, Lexington, and Louisville.
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Chicago
Cook County Democratic Marching Club
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Columbue
Old Point Comfort
Newport News
Richmond
Danville
Charlotte
Charleston
Atlanta
Savannah
Macon
Rome
Lookout Mountain
Lexington
Loulaville
Retail Shoe Dealers League Opens Houston Convention
Houston February 6 The Retail Shoe Dealers League of the United States opened its annual convention with large attendance. The two day meeting aims to secure uniform manufacturer policies on prices rebates and allied matters.
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Houston
Shoe Dealers’ League of the United States
Hoston
Sosal
City Visitors And Local Appointments Mixed In Pendleton Notes
Milton Matt Mangrove arrives in Pendleton from Milton. J Vinson visits from Pree. Mre M. FP. Kelly returns from Walla Walla. Slater ill with cald and la grippe. E W McComas trips to Portland. F W Vincent returns from Portland. Mre M F Kelley visits Walla Walla. J H Price grain buyer from Weston in the city. Mrs Daggett of Genesee visiting her daughter Mrs J S Mathews. T Carnes of Pilot Rock merchants in Pendleton. Thomas Dillon of Hitter Creek rancher in town. Bert Danner joins George Demott’s grocery store. James Hall rancher and stockman from McKay creek country in town. F H Shoemaker back from Sound country. FE Comstock returns from Portland trip. wife accompanying him. Mrs J Bangs of Moscow visiting friends before California trip. Mrs Rose Campbell leaves for lone after word of her father A M Smith’s critical condition. Miss Tallman, wintering with L L Tallman, heads home to Michigan. J E Platter from Tacoma leases room near Golden Rule to open billiard room. Roland Hicketts returns from Cleveland, Wash., to attend brother William Ricketts’s funeral. He died recently at 56 from heart trouble.
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Bert Danner
Rose Campbell
Lone
A. M. Smith
Walla Walla Statesman
Miss Tallman
L. L. Tallman
Michigan
J. BE. Platter
Carnegie Laboratory Dedication at Stevens Institute
New York February 6 Carnegie laboratory of Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken was formally dedicated today. A banquet will honor Mr Carnegie who a year ago gave trustees 65000 dollars for the laboratory. A model of John Stevens first T rail in a solid silver box will be presented to Mr Carnegie.
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New York
Carnegie Laboratory of Engineering
Btevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
Carnegie
Oro
Institute
John Stevens
Lynching of Negro in Nicholasville Kentucky
A mob seized Don Brown after he assaulted a white girl, took him from officers, and lynched him in Nicholasville Kentucky this afternoon.
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Nicholasville
Don Brown
Democratic Editorial Association Convenes in Indianapolis
Indiana editors arrive at Grand hotel for annual meeting to discuss party lines and democracy efforts. Major J Simpeon of Paoli seals the opening as editors from Elwood Auburn Fort Wayne and Nelson attend, culminating in a banquet with elaborate plans.
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Indianapolis
Democratic Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
J. Simpeon
Paoli
Mardi Gras Week Opens in New Orleans
New Orleans on February 6 begins Mardi Gras week with the Crew vent City in a holiday mood. Hotels and boardhouses are full as visitors from the north east and south gather for carnival celebrations. The spree starts with tonight’s parade of Momus and her regal retinue is expected to appear Monday amid city ceremonies and pageantry.
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New Orleans
Ie Howaes
Momus Tex
Southern Pacific Bridge Proposal Over Salt Lake
Salt Lake City reports that project officials back a Southern Pacific bridge to cross the great Salt Lake. Long contemplated, advances in engineering in recent years made it feasible. Bridge would span 2.5 miles, with 12 miles over water on permanent trestling and the remainder on embankments cut through shallow water.
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Salt Lake City
Pacida
Great Salt Lake
Oon Uo
Rand
Rnien Wutil
Founders Day Program at Eureka College
Eureka College observed Founders Day with exercises by faculty, students, alumni, and friends from across the state. Speakers included Alfred Baylis, former state superintendent of public instruction, Dr Jain C. Hewitt of Normal, and President Charles A. Blanchard of Wheaton College.
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Eureka, UL
Feb
Eureka College
Butte
Alfred Baylis
Public Instruction
Jain C. Hewitt
Normal
Charles A. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Delegates Gather for New Jersey Blenning Convention
Delegates from across New Jersey attend the state Blenning convention opening in Camden. A three day program runs through Saturday night with Captain Joseph Coghlin among the prominent speakers at the Camden Theater. Officers report the mission as flourishing.
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Camden
Mo C. A
Classified ads tell readers about the East Oregonian offers
A promotional piece extols the value of classified ads, outlining how to use small 16 cent to 60 cent inserts to buy sell trade rent and hire. It urges readers to place ads for employment lost and found wanted to lend borrow and more, noting broad reach and low cost.
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East Oregonian
Benefit for Laura Burt at Casino Theater in New York
A benefit in New York on February 6 showcased support for actress Laura Burt who was seriously injured in New Haven after being thrown from a horse. Leading managers actresses and professionals participated with a one act play featuring Thomas Q Seabrooke Virginia Earle and other notable performers.
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New York
Laura Hurt
New Haven
Wefere
Casino Theater
Womeny'cage
Thomas Q Seabrooke
Virginia Earle
Irish Envoys in New York Welcome Tour Begins
Irish nationalists in Greater New York give a rousing welcome to William H. K Redmond and Joseph Devlin as they arrive on the steamer Cumbric. The Belfast envoys will tour the United States to organize the United Irish League of America and rally Irish societies.
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New York
William H. K Redmond M
Joseph Devlin
Belfast
United States
United Ith League of America
Wreckage From Matteawan Arrives in Port Townsend
The steamship Alice Gertrude from Neah Bay brought wreckage including a medicine chest and a bucket marked Matteawan. The chest was empty except for the chest housing. The scene occurred in Port Townsend on February 6 as authorities examined the debris.
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Port Townsend
Alice Gertrude
Neahay
Matteawan
Beer Check Surprise on Olive Street Car
An elderly passenger handed a conductor a so called beer check believing it to be currency. The conductor explained it was not a nickel but a beer check. The lady accepted the situation and completed her ride with a smile and dignity.
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Magwell Avenue
Conde Tor
St. Louie
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Thomas Dillon
Hitter Creek
Roland Hicketts
Cleveland
Wash
William Ricketts
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